Stand on either side of escalators? Commuters reluctant to ditch 'keep left' habit in SMRT trial
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Observations at City Hall MRT station showed a difference in travel time based on where commuters stand on escalators. Those who walked up the right side completed the ride in about 20 seconds. In contrast, those who stood still on the left took 30 seconds.
CNA's observations at City Hall MRT station found that commuters who walked up the steps on the right took about 20 seconds to complete the ride, compared with 30 seconds for those who stood still on the left.